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Nearly all nonprofit organizations are feeling the funding challenges brought on by today’s
difficult economic times. Organizations need real help – right now.
In response to an emerging need, Suddes Partners has launched Fundraising on Demand™– an
affordable consulting service designed to help small and mid-sized nonprofits meet immediate funding
needs, while laying the groundwork for long-term sustainability. Through Fundraising on Demand™,
Suddes Partners offerscomprehensive fundraising services at a reasonable price, helping nonprofits to achieve
their desired funding goals.
At the heart of Fundraising on Demand™ is the objective to tangibly improve
results in all areas of resource development, including: prospect identification and cultivation, annual fund,
special events, capital fundraising, board giving, major gift solicitation, endowment development
and stewardship. Suddes
Partners tailors its services to meet the specific needs of each organization.
Overview of the Service
Fundraising on Demand™ focuses on three essential areas: resource development,
leadership development and marketing and communications. Through ongoing counsel, training and support,
Suddes Partners helps nonprofits advance critical areas of their organization and strengthen fundraising
initiatives in order to maintain current programs and ensure future growth and sustainability.
- Resource Development
Suddes Partners can help an organization to maximize its results in all areas of resource development by incorporating
a three-step approach that encompasses the following areas:
- Conduct a thorough assessment (audit) of all current fundraising initiatives, including: prospect identification
and cultivation, annual fund, special events, capital fundraising, board giving, major gift solicitation, endowment
development and stewardship.
- Recommend clear and comprehensive solutions based on an organization’s defined strengths, weaknesses and “gaps.” These
recommendations include realistic timelines and milestones to achieve the desired results.
- Oversee and help to implement recommendations and initiatives. The progress of each initiative will be monitored
to ensure specific milestones are being met on a timely basis; and adjustments will be recommended as needed.
- Leadership Development
Strong volunteer leadership is critical to effectively implement resource development programs. Suddes Partners can
help volunteers to develop confidence and effectiveness in fundraising, including those serving on a board, development
committee, marketing committee or strategic planning committee.)
Additionally, this involves helping to identify and recruit potential members, training, setting
proper expectations, defining clear roles and responsibilities and providing ongoing coaching.
- Marketing and Communications
Vital to any organization, effective marketing and communications are especially important to nonprofits that rely
on successful fundraising to sustain their efforts. Suddes Partners can help to provide a “snapshot” of
where an organization currently stands in terms of its communication capacity and outline ways to enhance fundraising
efforts, visibility and awareness through a three-step approach, as follows:
- Conduct a thorough assessment (audit) of existing communications and marketing efforts, which includes identifying
areas for improvement and providing clear recommendations for enhancing marketing and communications results.
- Work with appropriate volunteers and staff to integrate marketing, communications and public relations efforts
that align with the organization’s overall mission, vision and key strategic objectives.
- Continue to monitor all initiatives to ensure specific milestones are being met on a timely basis and recommend
adjustments as needed.
Each Fundraising on Demand™ client will have a specific “team leader” from
Suddes Partners responsible for managing all facets of the client engagement. Additionally, clients have access
to a team of professionals well-versed in all facets of fundraising and nonprofit development.
Fees & Expenses
Suddes Partners has developed Fundraising on Demand™ as an affordable solution
to small and mid-size nonprofit organizations in need of comprehensive support to meet their fundraising
initiatives. Clients
benefit from a predictable and straightforward cost structure that allows access to readily available
professional resources to assist with an organization’s fundraising needs.
In addition to focusing on these three key areas, now is the perfect time to review a current strategic plan or commit to start a strategic planning process. Whether an organization already
has a formal strategic plan in place or needs to develop one, Suddes Partners can outline a plan that is relevant
in today’s economy. Working with staff and volunteer leaders, Suddes Partners helps its clients to develop timely
and achievable objectives and initiatives that reflect an organization’s mission and vision.
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